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S680 OHN

1998 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,977 mi
Last recorded123,977 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 523117,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 OHN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 123,977 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 112,896 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 112,896 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 105,267 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 86,336 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 80,836 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

rear wiper blade is worn

Pass 6 Jul 2007 80,836 miles

rear wiper blade is worn

Fail 4 Jul 2006 74,731 miles

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

off side front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2006 74,731 miles

off side front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2005 70,531 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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S680 OHN is a 1998 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 117,395 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S680 OHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S680 OHN registered?

S680 OHN is a 1998 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S680 OHN safe to buy?

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